Porsche Cayman vs Porsche 718 Boxster
| Category | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 275 / 271 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 290 / 214 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1380 / 3042 | 1408 / 3104 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 199 / 197 | 213 / 210 |
| Average price | €66,000 | €65,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:20.52 | 1:17.68 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:13.50 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 23.7 s | 17.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s @ 103.1 mph | 12.5 s @ 112.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.4 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.3 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.6 s | 17.7 s |
| 1000 m | 24.8 s @ 213.0 kph | 23.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.1 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.7 s | 9.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.3 s | 11.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.1 s | 14.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 267 kph (166 mph) | 275 kph (171 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.0 s @ 1834 ft | 18.4 s @ 1591 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) | 72.8 kph (45.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) | 1.03 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (445 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (148 ft) | 44 m (143 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Cayman (981) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 66 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
718 Boxster is the fastest by considerable margin.
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